Can no one see the fake smile, see how dead inside
I am constantly shaking these people all claim they know me so well
Yet no one can see through my crumbling wall
"I am fine" I whisper, my sadness unknown
They leave me to deal with the anguish alone
I've hidden behind this wall most of my life
I've managed so far, I've dealt with my strife
Watching as, slowly, my blood leaks away
It helps to keep life's true horrors and darkness at bay
I pull down my sleeves to cover my hurt
For approaching footsteps, I am on alert
I guess my pretense is just too real
No one has to know the pain that I feel
The real me inside
is where no one can see me
I can fool everyone else
Why can't I fool myself?
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